What are different home remedies for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? – Part 1

• The urinary tract is comprised of the kidneys, urethras, bladder, and urethra.
• A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by pathogenic organisms.
• They can be bacteria, fungi, or parasites.
• The infection can be caused in any of the structures that comprise the urinary tract.
• The major structural segment involved such as urethritis (urethral infection), cystitis (bladder infection), urethra infection, and pyelonephritis (kidney infection).
• Other structures that eventually connect to or share close anatomic proximity to the urinary tract are prostate, epididymis, and vagina.
• The most common causes of UTI infections (about 80%) are E. coli bacterial strains that usually inhabit the colon.

Symptoms for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

• A frequent urge to urinate.
• Urination accompanied by pain or burning on urination.
• The urine often appears cloudy and occasionally dark.
• Blood may be present.
• The urine may develop an unpleasant odor.
• Women often have lower abdominal discomfort.
• Feel bloated.
• Experience sensations like their bladder is full.
• Women may also complain of a vaginal discharge.
• Men may complain of dysuria, frequency, and urgency.

Home remedies for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

1. Monitoring the Intake of Fluids
• Drink 8 glasses of water in the day and do not overdo.
• Choose to drink the right fluids.
• Stay away from coffee, tea, aerated drinks and alcohol.

2. Modify your Diet
• There are certain food items that can irritate the lining of your bladder.
• Restrict the intake of spicy food, chocolate, caffeine and tomato-based products.
• Eat a higher quantity of fiber through your diet.
• Constipation can lead to an overactive bladder.

3. Practice Bladder Control
• This exercise is usually included in overactive bladder syndrome treatment.
• Hold your urine for a longer time than you normally do.
• Over the course of 12 weeks the urinating intervals are also lengthened.
• Train your bladder to hold urine for a longer period of time.

4. Kegel Exercises
• These exercises require you to contract and release your pelvic floor muscles.
• By toning these muscles one shall improve overall bladder control.
• This will reduce the urgency as well as the frequency at which you urinate.
• Kegel exercises are effective when practiced with regularity.